Dr. Ackley’s Message . . .
COUNT ME IN!
The community has responded to the cause of keeping our kids safe. Mrs. Danielle Herzog and Mrs. Kris Hughes are the newest members of the North Lake School District safety team and serving as AM drop-off crossing guards.
Be on the lookout for future ways to get involved with school safety.
K-6 VISUAL & VOCAL ARTS CONCERT
The K-6 Visual & Vocal Arts Concert is scheduled for March 13th at 5:00 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. Students will perform 7 songs, showcasing fun, familiar, and fantastic pieces with an emphasis on harmony, including three-part harmony.
ART SHOW SNEAK PEAK
The Visual & Vocal Art Show is approaching on March 13th. If you would like a sneak peak of your child’s artwork, you may scan the QR code located in the image above. Mrs. Lyons was able to include all students’ artwork in this beautiful slideshow.
8th GRADE STUDENT GRADUATION PLANNING COMMITTEE
The North Lake School tradition of an 8th grade student committee planning the graduation ceremony has begun. The committee, which met for the first time today, will continue to meet every Friday. All 8th grade students are welcome to join. The graduation ceremony is scheduled for June 3rd at 5:30 p.m.
YEARBOOK ORDERS – DUE APRIL 15
Parents should have already received an email from Empire Photography to order your school yearbooks for the 2025-2026 school year.
If you have placed your order, GREAT!
If you did not place your order, you may place your order using the link below for the 2025-2026 school year. No yearbook orders were taken during registration at the beginning of the year, and no orders will be taken through the school office.
Yearbooks are $14.50 each, and payment is made directly to Empire Photography via the yearbook store. The yearbook store link is located below or at the end of the WAVE.
The last day to order your 2025-2026 yearbook is April 15th. No orders will be accepted after April 15th.
ENROLLMENT ROUND UP FOR 2026-2027
The North Lake School Board has approved the open enrollment seats for the 2026-2027 school year. If you or someone you know is interested in attending North Lake School whether in district or open enrollment, we would love to hear from you! Please contact the office to get the process started and to arrange a tour.
Open Enrollment begins February 2nd and ends April 30th. Please click on the link Wisconsin DPI to enter your applications beginning on February 2nd.
Anti-Bullying Dance Performance
Achieving Outside NLS
WHO SPILLED THE BEANS?
Dominic Moen, 4th grader, is the St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish Chili Cook-off Champion.
SCHOOL CHAMPION OF THE YEAR AWARD
Our very own Mrs. Donna Andorfer, 5th and 6th grade social studies teacher, received the School Champion of the Year Award from the Hartland Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 26th. Congratulations Mrs. A.!
Upcoming WAVE Dates
March 20
April 10
A Note from Ms. Meister...
Counseling Corner
Hi North Lake Families!
Earlier this year I wrote about the Zones of Regulation. This is something that we talk about in all of the primary grades. I refer back to it with the middle schoolers when we talk about the importance of taking care of big emotions and how not taking care of those affects our mental health, relationships, and decision making.
The goal in the Zones is not to avoid big feelings, but learn how to get our bodies regulated again and ready to be a good learner and friend. In first grade we make Cool Down Toolboxes that are filled with tools, feel good pictures, and whatever else helps us get back to the green zones. You can add to those toolboxes at home or make your own!
Each year we talk about some strategies that help us cool down. Here are some favorites you could try at home:
Lemon Squeeze: Pretend to hold two lemons in your hands. Squeeze them and pretend that you are making lemonade. Count to five and release the lemons.
Balloon Breath: Breath in through your nose. Breathe out through your mouth – pretending to blow up a balloon. Do this several times. (Breathing is SO helpful in regulating our bodies!)
Take a Break: Remove yourself from the situation that is causing you to be dysregulated. Come back when you are in the Green Zone.
We have so many other ideas that I can share. Let me know if you’d like me to give you some resources or work with your child on practicing some tools.
Jill Lesch
March Dates to Remember
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Read Across America Week – March 2-7
7th Grade Boys AMSAC Tournament – March 2-7 at Richmond
8th Grade Boys AMSAC Tournament – March 2-7 at North Lake
4
Observance of Casimir Pulaski Day
6
Team/Group Photos – 9:30-2:30 p.m.
9
Culver’s Night 5:00-8:00 p.m.
13
K-6 Visual & Vocal Arts Concert – 5:00 p.m.
17
Observance of “The Great Hunger Day” in Ireland
18
School Board Meeting in Conference Room – 5:30 p.m.
20
Crazy Hair Spirit Day
27
End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 28 - Apr 6
No School – Spring Break/Easter Break – March 28 – April 6
School Resumes – April 7
